Neuro Meds Flashcards
- Indications: Cause pupil dilation
- Considerations: Allows ophthalmic exam of the retina
Atropine Sulfate
- Indications: Cause pupil dilation
- Considerations: Allows ophthalmic exam of the retina
Atropine Sulfate
Indications: Mydriasis/cycloplegia (paralyze the eye) in diagnostic procedures.
Considerations: Compress lacrimal sac for 1-2 minutes after administration to decrease and systemic absorption. CNS symptoms
Use of sunglasses after since everything is so bright.
Cyclopentolate (AK Pentolate)
Used for Open Angle Glacucoma
Action: Decrease aqueous humor production
timolol, levobunolol, betaxolol
Beta-blockers
Side effects: Can have systemic effects, including bradycardia, exacerbation of pulmonary disease, and hypotension
timolol, levobunolol, betaxolol
Beta-blockers
Contraindicated in patients with asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, second- or third-degree heart block, bradycardia, or heart failure
educate patients about punctal occlusion to limit systemic effects
timolol, levobunolol, betaxolol
Beta-blockers
Treatment for Acute & Chronic glaucoma
Increase aqueous fluid outflow by contracting the ciliary muscle and causing miosis (constriction of the pupil) and opening of trabecular meshwork
1-2gtts up to 6x day
(miotics) (pilocarpine, carbachol intraocular)
Cholinergics
Side effects: Periorbital pain, blurry vision, difficulty seeing in the dark, tachycardia
(miotics) (pilocarpine, carbachol intraocular)
Cholinergic
Decrease aqueous humor production
acetazolamide, dorzolamide
Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors
brinzolamide - TOP
acetazolamide - PO, IV
Administration of Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors
Side effects of what medicine?
Boxed warning: Stevens-Johnson syndrome and blood dyscrasias
Paresthesias
Upset stomach
Metabolic acidosis
Frequent urination
brinzolamide (Azopt); acetazolamide; dorzolamide
Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors
Nursing Implications
Do not administer to patients with sulfa allergies; monitor electrolyte levels.
acetazolamide, dorzolamide
Carbonic anhydrase inhibtors
Treatment of open angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension
Decrease production, Increase outflow
Do not use with MAOI, 1gtt TID
brimonidine tartrate
Alpha 2 Adrenergic Agonist
Side effects
- Dizziness,
- drowsiness,
- unsteadiness,
- nausea and vomiting,
- diplopia,
- mild leukopenia
carbamazepine
Toxic Effects
Severe skin rash, blood dyscrasias, hepatiti
carbamazepine
anticonvulsant